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Screenwriting Lessons From "Psycho" That Every Writer Needs to Hear
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (304+ words) Horror is a lot more than creepy violin strings. Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece, Psycho, broke new ground for the horror genre in countless ways. From dropping hints about the twist everywhere you look, to switching main characters almost halfway through, even…...
The Accsoon Cine View M7 Series to Get Frame. io Integration With a Host of Monitoring Features
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (344+ words) Crews will now be able to use Cine View M7 series monitoring workstations to review, manage, and upload footage directly in Frame. io camera-to-cloud workflows. Big news for Accsoon Cine View M7 Series monitor owners (or users): the all-in-one smart monitoring workstation…...
Fix a Bad Scene by Looking at These Things
22+ hour, 22+ min ago (902+ words) Multi-purpose scenes, character empathy, and the ripple effects of weak setup. Wade Patterson is a cinematographer, writer, and producer who recently shared his experience making shorts and features with Film Courage. His projects include Death Cipher and the shorts Bare…...
The Secret to Veep's Razor-Sharp Political Comedy Isn't What You Think
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (923+ words) Advice from Armando Iannucci. Every once in a while, my husband and I are stricken by an urgent need to revisit the world of Armando Iannucci. (Maybe because so much of our everyday lives feels like a political farce, amirite?...
The Art of the Ultimate Action Movie Hero: Why Steven Seagal Never Gets Hit
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (704+ words) Have you ever seen Steven Seagal take a punch? Here's what you need to know about ultimate action movie heroes and tropes. In the lost art of ultimate action movies, there are a few rules that every standout classic from…...
The 40 Most American Movies of All Time: Your 4th of July Watchlist'Part 2
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (1668+ words) Join us for a celebration of quintessentially American films. 'Boyz n the Hood' (1991) It's the week of America's 250th birthday and almost the Fourth of July, so what better time to look back on some of cinema's most iconic films about…...
The 5 Best Michael Byrne Performances That Proved Supporting Actors Can Steal the Show
19+ hour, 13+ min ago (666+ words) For decades, Byrne has been putting on an absolute masterclass in how to maximize screen time. One of the things I love about movies is that there really are no small parts. Every scene has to live on its own…...
Film Quote of the Day: The 'Star Trek' Line That Changed How Sci-Fi Looked at Life and Death
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (992+ words) "How we deal with death is at least as important as how we deal with life." 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' Star Trek was one of those wild, philosophical shows that I wish we still greenlit. I guess now…...
Apple Creator Studio Brings Major Intelligence Updates in Final Cut Pro
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (408+ words) In the first update since bundling Apple Creator Studio with Final Cut Pro, the app is set to get new intelligent tools and additional features worth checking out. When Apple announced that it was bundling its creative apps, like Final…...
Lug Your Heavy Camera and Gear Around With This Clever New Adaptive Carry System
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (441+ words) A look at the new series of Manfrotto UNCOVER Bags, which aim to make lugging gear around easier than ever before. We've all been there: you're running late for a shoot and trying to cram your cameras and gear into…...